Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas To All!!

Whether you believe or not, this is some of the best writing that ever has been:

Luke 2

And it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And
Joseph also went up from Galilee out of the city of Nazareth into
Judea, unto the City of David which is called Bethlehem (because he was
of the house and lineage of David)to be taxed with Mary, his espoused wife, who was great with child.

And so it was that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

And
she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling
clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in
the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger."

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men!"

And
it came to pass, when the angels were gone away from them into heaven,
the shepherds said one to another, "Let us now go even unto Bethlehem
and see this thing which has come to pass, which the Lord hath made
known unto us."

And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this Child. And all those who heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.

And
the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things
that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

And the mystery started there. 2008 or so years later we still celebrate this even with gatherings of great hope and joy. People gather from far and wide to spend time with their friends and family.

However you choose to celebrate, or even if you don't, my wishes to you for a wonderful and Mery Christmas!